Biography and filmography

Kay Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey, born Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey, later Katharine Mary Craven Clark, was born on November 8, 1926, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, who embarked on her career at Toronto’s Hart House Theatre. Following a year-long engagement at London's Embassy Theatre, she ventured into television during the "Golden Age of Television" in the 1950s. Credited as Kay Hawtrey, she notably portrayed Mrs. Lutz in 15 episodes of "The Great Detective," starring Douglas Campbell. Also known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). She was previously married to John Clark. Her career spanned both stage and screen, showcasing her talents during this pivotal era of television. She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Movies (45)

Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas

Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas

2007 · Grandma

.45

.45

2006 · Marge

Max & Ruby's Halloween

Max & Ruby's Halloween

2005 · Grandma (voice)

Our Fathers

Our Fathers

2005 · Spags' Housekeeper

Max & Ruby's Christmas

Max & Ruby's Christmas

2004 · Grandma (voice)

The Scream Team

The Scream Team

2002 · Librarian

Psicópata americano 2

Psicópata americano 2

2002 · Daniels' Mom

Focus

Focus

2001 · Mrs. Newman

The Wandering Soul Murders

The Wandering Soul Murders

2001 · Marge the Flower Lady

The Third Miracle

The Third Miracle

1999 · Wheelchair Mother

What Katy Did

What Katy Did

1999 · Mrs. Worrett

An Avonlea Christmas

An Avonlea Christmas

1998 · Mabel Sloane

Urban Legend

Urban Legend

1998 · Library Attendant

My Own Country

My Own Country

1998 · Lady in Church

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

1998 · Gladys

In Love and War

In Love and War

1996 · Grace Hemingway

Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns

Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns

1996 · Old woman

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

1996 · Wally's Neighbor

At the Midnight Hour

At the Midnight Hour

1995 · Mrs. Pram

Heritage Minutes: Bluenose

Heritage Minutes: Bluenose

1995 · Additional Cast

Trapped in Paradise

Trapped in Paradise

1994 · Rose Weyerhauser

Baby on Board

Baby on Board

1992 · Matron #1

A Little Piece of Heaven

A Little Piece of Heaven

1991

Taking Care of Terrific

Taking Care of Terrific

1988 · Mrs. Kolodny

Haunted by Her Past

Haunted by Her Past

1987 · Saleslady

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987 · Poetess

Goofballs

Goofballs

1987 · Miss Meyers

The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood

The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood

1986

Confidential

Confidential

1986 · Doris

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

1985 · Townsperson

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

1984 · Peter's Secretary (uncredited)

Police Academy

Police Academy

1984 · Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)

Videodrome

Videodrome

1983 · Matron

The Intruder

The Intruder

1981 · Crossing Guard

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

Mom, the Wolfman and Me

1980 · Nurse

Cries in the Night

Cries in the Night

1980 · Maude Chalmers

The Starlost: The Beginning

The Starlost: The Beginning

1980 · Garth's Mother

Summer's Children

Summer's Children

1979 · Mrs. Baines

Torn Between Two Lovers

Torn Between Two Lovers

1979 · Anna Conti

High-Ballin'

High-Ballin'

1978 · Ma

The Clown Murders

The Clown Murders

1976 · Gas Station Attendant

The Ottawa Valley

The Ottawa Valley

1974 · Dodie

The Thanksgiving Treasure

The Thanksgiving Treasure

1973 · Aunt Nora

All the Way Home

All the Way Home

1971 · Sally Follet

Face-Off

Face-Off

1971 · Mother

TV shows (16)